Idiot's Lantern

02/28/2026

Hard to believe its been three weeks since the 36th Gallifrey One and our Friday evening sketch show. Just want to say a big thank you to all of the Gally attendees. There was huge turnout both at our show and talkback. Thank you as always for the support. Gallifrey is special event with a special audience that we appreciate so much. It should almost go without saying, but we love performing for you all and had such an amazing time.

We are busy editing right now to put the show online for those who missed it (or want to rewatch it) so be on the lookout on our youtube channel in March. We will also be performing at Hellmouth Con in June for you Buffy fans out there!

Also as we mentioned at our table and talkback, we love feedback so feel free to post your favorite sketch or moment from this years show or what other kinds of content (or maybe merch?) youd like to see from the Idiots in the future.

Most important, for those who missed the announcement at the show or on the Gally website: the timelines have shifted and 2026 is NOT out last Gally show! The Idiots WILL return for Gally 2027 for more parodies and hijinks. We look forward to seeing you all then!

02/03/2026

We are BACK! For those who missed the announcement, The Idiot's Lantern will be returning for our 13th Comedy Sketch show at Gallifrey One this week! Friday Night, February 6th, 8PM Main Stage/Ballroom A. We look forward to seeing you all there for laughs and Whovian fun!

10/01/2025

🎶 Doctor Who saves The Beatles!
Our newest comedy sketch is now online: https://youtu.be/PgKxtmDTyB0

The 15th Doctor meets the Beatles once again in 1969, where he must keep George from leaving the band. Hilarity (and tons of Beatles references) ensues! 🎸

Performed live onstage in February for the 2025 Gallifrey One convention.

🎭 Cast—
Fifteenth Doctor: Daniel Mills
George Harrison: Travis Richey
John Lennon: Patrick Beckstead
Paul McCartney: Brad Hansen
Ringo Starr: Dana DeRuyck
Voice-over: Vinnie Donadia

Written and directed by: Brad Hansen
Photos 1 + 2 by Nigelle Garrett

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08/04/2025

King of the Hill is Back today on Hulu for Season 14!

And in response we are dropping our Doctor Who Meets King of the hill Crossover sketch for all to enjoy!

The Sixth Doctor is having a spat with the TARDIS and Hank Hill can't get his lawnmower started. The Sixth Doctor crash lands on Hank Hill's Lawn. Perhaps th...

06/17/2025

Our Live Virtual Talkback for Hellmouth 2025 (or ask questions about any of our other shows) is happening NOW:

Come Join us for a Talkback about our Hellmouth Con 2025 sketch show and feel free to ask any questions of give feedback (or feel free to ask about any past ...

06/05/2025

📚 “The world is doomed…” unless you catch The Idiot’s lantern sketch comedy show at this month’s Buffy/Angel convention! 🧛‍♂️

Hellmouth Con, get ready for a hella hilarious deep dive into the Buffyverse with an all-new parody performance. LIVE at the actual Sunnydale High (aka Torrance High School)!

🗓️ June 14 @ 5PM |
📍 Main Auditorium |
🧠 Bring your Watcher’s wit. Leave your wooden stakes (we’ve got props).

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02/02/2025

🎭 Gallifrey One‘s The Idiot’s Lantern Sketch Comedy Show 🌀
🔹 Friday, February 14th @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
🔹 Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

✨ Back for its 12th year, ’s main-stage sketch comedy show returns to Friday night! The explores the comical side of Doctor Who and fandom through live sketches and videos.

A huge production that’s always a popular event, get in line early for a great seat!

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PRODUCERS: &

SPECIAL GUEST:

CAST: Athena Stamos .west Bob Mitsch, Brad Hansen Joshua Poole

CREW: Ray Bender, Chad Garrett, Sal Giliberto, Malaki Keller, Jamie Mason, Michael Mason, Carl Revis, and Veronica Swarens

Poster by:

Special Thanks: Erik Engman, Justin Nyquist, and Sasha A Venola

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